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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.03, 327,841.18 and 130,139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.03, 327,841.18 and 130,139.91 is: 179,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.03 : 327,841.18 = 130,139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.03/327,841.18 = 130,139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.03x = 327,841.18 × 130,139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.03x = 42,665,221,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,221,334.14/237,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,593.11

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